STEVE McClaren hailed a "great" performance from his Derby County side after the Rams held Championship promotion rivals Reading to a goalless draw at the Madejski Stadium.
McClaren's men are now without a win in four matches - and have failed to score a goal during that time.
But the Derby boss was pleased with his team's overall display against the Royals.
"We had the opportunity to score the first goal, which was going to be all-important," said McClaren.
"But we failed to do that. We controlled the game and the performance was great from the players.
"If we hadn't been scoring all season, I'd be more concerned. But we have been.
"We're making chances but sometimes in a season, you go through a barren patch. We've just got to keep playing as we're doing.
"Another day, we'd have got all three points. We're attacking well - it's just the end product at present.
"But if we keep going, it will come. We're just missing that icing on the cake."
